Santa Cruz Homes with Bay View

Santa Cruz Homes with Bay View

Santa Cruz County, located in the state of California, is a captivating region known for its natural beauty and vibrant community. Situated along the picturesque coastline, this county offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the stunning Monterey Bay.

One of the most sought-after features in Santa Cruz County is homes with bay views. True to its reputation, this area boasts a plethora of properties that offer panoramic vistas of the bay. Imagine waking up to the sight of sparkling blue waters and feeling the gentle ocean breeze from the comfort of your own home.

From cozy beachfront cottages to luxurious hillside estates, Santa Cruz County has a wide range of options for those seeking homes with bay views. Whether you prefer a contemporary architectural design or a charming vintage-style property, there is something to suit every taste and budget.

Living in a home with a bay view in Santa Cruz County not only provides a serene and picturesque backdrop but also offers a multitude of recreational activities. Residents can enjoy activities like surfing, sailing, and kayaking, or simply relax on the sandy beaches while taking in the breathtaking views.

In addition to the natural beauty, Santa Cruz County offers a thriving arts and culture scene, excellent schools, and a variety of dining and shopping options. With its mild Mediterranean climate, residents can also enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

If you are looking for a home with bay views, Santa Cruz County is an ideal location to consider. With its stunning natural surroundings, vibrant community, and endless recreational opportunities, this county is truly a haven for those seeking a slice of coastal paradise.

Newest Santa Cruz Homes with Bay View

$2,333,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82061478 MLS ⋅ Active Status
The gentle sounds of waves crashing awaken you. You step out of bed onto your French Oak wide-plank floors and stretch. Time to freshen up, so you head into your luxurious en-suite bathroom and feel the radiant floor heating warm your feet. You get dressed in your walk-in closet and head to the kitchen for your favorite morning beverage. The natural light, soaring ceilings, and open floor plan greet you. With drink in hand, you open the Fleetwood sliding glass door and step out onto your concrete Lanai and take in the incredible ocean view out towards Mitchells Cove. You gaze at the ocean and contemplate what you will do today: perhaps a stroll on WestCliff, shopping at the local farmers market, hit a yoga class, grab a bite and hit the beach, and finish off with some drinks with friends. The amenities, shopping, dining, and options in this part of the West Side are the best in town. But before all of that, you take a moment to give thanks; how grateful you are that you bought this incredible single-level, 2-bed, 2-bath, ocean-view home 5 houses in from WestCliff. Designed by Peter Spellman and built by Santa Cruz Green Builders, this Modern Masterpiece was awarded the coveted Green Building Award when it was completed in 2015. This incredible lifestyle can be yours!

216 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz
$1,388,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82059765 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Perched on top of the world, Split Rail Ranch offers a rare blend of panoramic beauty, privacy, and country living. Set on nearly 13 acres, this distinctive hexagon dome home captures sweeping views across the vineyards to the Monterey Bay coastline. The 1,444-square-foot home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an open kitchen and living area, vaulted ceilings, loft spaces, large double pane windows, and a central pyramid-shaped fireplace. Central heating and air conditioning provide year-round comfort. The property includes a large workshop with storage, separate guest bedroom with stunning views, outdoor bathroom, outdoor kitchen, two-car garage with utility/storage room, custom rock koi pond, and steel gazebo with ceiling fan and curtains, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A gardener's delight, 13 acres provide a spring and a well, extensive fencing, garden potential, and majestic mature redwoods. The currently leased vineyard, part of the original Split Rail Vineyard, produces award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir featured in Food & Wine and Decanter magazines. An automatic generator adds peace of mind.

1580 Tindall Ranch Road, Watsonville
$2,295,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82060472 MLS ⋅ Active Status
"Ridge Top" estate on 13 acres with breathtaking ocean, mountain & vineyard views! Tri-level Mediterranean-style home built in 1992. Spacious formal entry with vaulted ceilings. Steps up to living/dining room w/fireplace, vaulted wood ceilings, sliders to deck. Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances. Pool view from kitchen window. Bright breakfast bay with floor-to-ceiling windows, spectacular 180 views. New hardwood flooring, bathrooms remodeled in '24. Two large primary suites, new custom plantation shutters. Primary bathroom features a luxurious deep, free-standing soaking tub under window, oversized shower, dual vanity. Steps down to guest suite with huge walk-in closet. Lower level family/rec room with wet bar, sitting area, spacious office bay. 3rd bedroom with fireplace, sliders to deck, adjacent hall bath. Lwr level layout designed for potential 4th bedroom. Lap pool w/spa, sunny travertine deck. Usable land offers space for vineyard, gardening, sport court or horses. Long circular driveway, generous parking, room for oversized vehicle/ RV. 4 car drive-thru garage, vaulted wood ceilings, potential to convert to ADU? Comcast internet, excellent shared well. Central location near Summit store & schools, easy drive to town or beach!

600 Ridge Top Road, Los Gatos
$2,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82059608 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Fifty feet from the sand in a small, private beachfront enclave, this unusually spacious ocean view home offers a lifestyle most people only dream about. Step outside and you'll hear the waves before you see them, as you take the short walk to the water's edge to watch the surfers working the famous break at 26th Avenue. This is the beach lifestyle people across the country chase. Wake to the sun rising over Monterey Bay, grab your coffee, and wander down to the grassy bluff above the surf line, where whales, otters, and dolphins put on a daily show. Paddle out to one of the best shortboard breaks in Santa Cruz, or watch the locals carve it up while the tide rolls in. When the fog drifts through, the covered and enclosed patios keep the party going. Pleasure Point's shops, cafes, and coastal trail are all just a stroll away. Here the car sits parked for days because everything worth having, the beach, the break, the bakery, the neighbors who become friends, beckons just outside your door. Full time residence, family beach retreat, or the place you finally slow down and let the ocean set your schedule, this is the coastal life buyers spend years searching for. Homes in this tiny community almost never come to market, so don't miss your chance to live the dream in Santa Cruz.

22650 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$1,199,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82060043 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Opal Cliff East BLDG.
Wow! Endless Views of Monterey Bay from every room! Two Bedroom, 1 Bath end unit 924 square foot Condo with 270-degree views of Monterey Bay. Large Private Patio with beautiful flowers, makes this a perfect indoor-outdoor entertainers' property. Wake up to the views of the Pacific Ocean, Capitola Wharf and Moss Landing. Just down the road is Downtown Capitola and all that it has to offer with its restaurants and shops.

4820 Opal Cliff Drive Unit 103, Capitola
$5,350,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82059188 MLS ⋅ Active Status
The house is beautiful. The way it lives around the ocean, and within one of Capitolas most treasured neighborhoods, is what makes it memorable. Set on Depot Hill, where people come simply to wander, admire the historic homes, take in the coastline, and absorb an energy that draws people in whether they live there or not, this home offers the rare chance to make that setting part of everyday life. Expansive Pacific views draw you through the main living spaces, filling the home with light and creating a constant connection to the coast. Arched windows, soaring ceilings, skylights, and a dramatic staircase add architectural character, while the kitchen anchors it all with generous counter space, a Viking range, and an easy flow into the dining and living areas. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a private retreat with sweeping water views. Outside, a broad stone patio extends the living space toward the ocean, made for morning coffee, long lunches, sunset dinners, and evenings that linger. More than a home with a remarkable view, this is a chance to live within the historic charm and unmistakable character of Depot Hill.

304 Grand Avenue, Capitola
$6,995,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82045381 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Perched above the Seacliff shoreline, this is more than a home. it's a front-row seat to the rhythm of the Monterey Bay. From the Cement Ship to the Point, the view is alive and ever-changing. Whales rising, dolphins cutting through the water, sailboats drifting, and sunsets that stop you in your tracks. Reimagined over five years and completed just last year, the 3,000+ square foot residence was designed to open itself to the coast. Light moves freely, spaces flow effortlessly, and when the doors are drawn back, the boundary between inside and out quietly disappears. Mornings feel different here. Coffee in hand, the ocean just beyond, the day unfolding at its own pace. The kitchen sits at the center, welcoming, connected, and always oriented toward the view. Three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms offer comfort without distraction, each space intentionally tied to the landscape. Step outside and the bluff becomes your backyard, backing to protected state park land - private, open, and uninterrupted. Evenings gather naturally around the fire pit, beneath the stars in the hot tub, or over a meal from the wood-fired oven, with the sound of the ocean always nearby. This is the kind of home that stays with you. Not just for what you see but for how it feels to be here.

102 Long Leaf Lane, Aptos
$1,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82058693 MLS ⋅ Active Status
On Santa Cruz's coveted Upper Westside, this home captures stunning sunrise vistas over Monterey Bay, as well as mesmerizing nighttime views of the city, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus an office/library, the versatile floor plan offers multiple inviting spaces for both relaxation and entertaining including a living room, formal and informal dining areas, and a grand great room with high ceilings, a fireplace, wet bar, and expansive ocean-view windows opening to a spacious deck. The primary suite is a retreat with a fireplace, generous walk-in closet, built-in dresser, ample storage, and a large ensuite bath opening to a private ocean-view balcony. Enjoy outdoor living across multiple Oceanview decks and a private fenced backyard, perfect for gatherings. Conveniently located near UCSC, local schools, Westlake Park, scenic hiking and biking trails, downtown shops, fine restaurants, and the beach, this home balances tranquility with accessibility. Some of the recent updates include a newer roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, updated lighting and hardware, new windows, and a newly reimagined front yard.

623 High Street, Santa Cruz
$11,900,000
5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ ML82057791 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Seacliff Beach Association BLDG.
One of the finest oceanfront estates on the Monterey Bay. Completed in 2009 & extensively renovated & refreshed in 2026, the home seamlessly blends coastal elegance with modern luxury. Ideally positioned as the first residence beyond the gates, it offers convenience, enhanced privacy, & protection. Designed for indoor-outdoor living & entertaining, the property features more than 3,000 square feet of outdoor space. The beachfront level opens through three folding walls of glass to a covered patio & oceanfront lawn with fire-pit lounge. This level includes a billiards recreation room, kitchenette, interior/exterior wet bar, bath, & two enclosed outdoor showers all steps from the sand. A dramatic staircase or elevator leads to the main level, where vaulted ceilings, French white oak floors, & walls of glass frame spectacular ocean views. The great room opens to an expansive wraparound deck with outdoor fireplace & multiple lounge areas. A gourmet kitchen, multiple dining spaces, fireplace, media room, two guest suites, & powder room complete this level. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms & a bath accompany the primary retreat, with sweeping ocean views & private balcony. An oversized three-car garage completes this extraordinary residence designed to live as beautifully as it looks.

725 Las Olas Drive, Aptos
$4,999,000
ML82058242 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Wake up to the sound of crashing waves at 22800 E Cliff, a premier waterfront property sitting directly on the iconic beaches of Santa Cruz. This rare setup features two attached unitseach with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms designed around jaw-dropping, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from sunrise to sunset. This is the ultimate California beach lifestyle. Start your mornings cruising over to Cat & Cloud for coffee, then spend your day enjoying the epic surf breaks right around your corner. For dinner, choose between local favorites like Suda and Lago di Como, or grab fresh ingredients from the neighborhood butcher shop. Boutiques and the Capitola Mall are just minutes away, keeping everything you need close by. Inside, expansive windows fill every room with beautiful natural light. End your day dining al fresco on the deck, soaking in the sunset and the ocean mist.

22800 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$4,999,000
6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ ML82053611 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Wake up to the sound of crashing waves at 22800 E Cliff, a premier waterfront property sitting directly on the iconic beaches of Santa Cruz. This rare setup features two attached unitseach with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms designed around jaw-dropping, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from sunrise to sunset. This is the ultimate California beach lifestyle. Start your mornings cruising over to Cat & Cloud for coffee, then spend your day enjoying the epic surf breaks right around your corner. For dinner, choose between local favorites like Suda and Lago di Como, or grab fresh ingredients from the neighborhood butcher shop. Boutiques and the Capitola Mall are just minutes away, keeping everything you need close by. Inside, expansive windows fill every room with beautiful natural light. End your day dining al fresco on the deck, soaking in the sunset and the ocean mist.

22800 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$390,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82057747 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Deanza Mobile Home Park BLDG.
This amazing home is in an amazing location in the park over looking the beach!! See & hear the crashing waves & enjoy the natural light that fills this home! Also walking distance to the nearby Clubhouse w/ a fully stocked kitchen,community year round heated swimming pool,outdoor kitchen,workout facility & more.All included for owners in the park.Grab your towel/chair and you will be at the pool or nearby beach in minutes!This amazing community is like none other,situated on the Pacific ocean.As you enter this home you are greeted with vaulted ceilings,custom white built-in cabinets/shelves, a custom/remodeled kitchen that includes granite slab,stainless steel appliances,custom cabinets,a built in desk & laundry room with extra storage.The "extra" room is great for an office,hobby room,or storage.Sit in the enclosed sun room & relax w/ a book & your favorite drink while enjoying the waves.The primary bath is gorgeous with a custom stall shower,dual sinks, quartz counters & closet for added storage.The hall bath has quartz counters as well. The covered porch at the entrance is a generous size, the decking is trex material, and theres also a storage shed.The exterior was recently painted & the landscaping is very tropical. This home is beautiful, and waiting for the next owner!

2395 Delaware Avenue Unit 163, Santa Cruz
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